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    Grotta Azzurra

    4.2 (24 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Roman, Pizza
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Amazing seafood pasta!
    Marsha P.

    Service was excellent and English friendly as they have an Italian menu but change it to English for you. Delicious pizza and seafood pasta. Also loved the bruschetta was yummy. The house fed is really good! Get a bottle!

    Swordfish with baby tomatoes & Capers! Very flavorful!
    Art M.

    First time visit. Excellent, warm and attentive Service from our waiter "Kahn". Tasty, hot fresh appetizers with super entrees. Try the "Lobster & Pasta", Swordfish, or Ravioli and Sausage. Cool "Cave" dining area below.

    Jennifer Z.

    The mushroom and sausage pizza was so good! Would recommend coming here with a couple of friends and sharing a couple of pizzas. The pizza does get tiring if you only get one type so try at least two different types. The ravioli is tasty as well but the portion was a little small. Service was alright, but it makes sense because sometimes it gets quite packed in this restaurant.

    Fresh oysters
    Kevin C.

    My family's favorite restaurant in Rome. We ate dinner here last year because it was near my school (and I came here a few times with some of my friends) and my parents absolutely loved the food. We are back in Rome again this year, and this is one of our first stops. The pastas are amazing (our favorites are the orichette with broccoli and sausage, spaghetti with clams, and the linguine with lobster. We also had some oysters which were very fresh, a mixed appetizer plate with amazing octopus. Only con is that the shrimp and avocado salad only had one slice of avocado, and too much dressing. The fried fish platter was very good as well. The prices are very very reasonable (a little on the cheap side too!) the service is great, and it is a very comfortable restaurant (with a very cute "grotto" seating inside). This is definitely a must-visit place in our future trips to Rome.

    Seafood pasta 12euros. Lemon sauce, mussels, zucchini flowers!
    Tommy Nicholas V.

    Great outdoor dining. Order everything. Seafood pasta with lemon sauce, grilled lobster, lamb dish.

    Most of it eaten here, this is the porcini mushrooms. I love fresh porcini!!!
    Marissa N.

    Lobster pasta I would give 5 stars just because the lobster flavor was so intense! Pizzas are pretty good too. Nice chewy thin crust.

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    My first day in Rome I came here. Wood Oven Pizza was amazing. The selection of wine was great including good Roman wine.

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    The mussels are amazing as well as spaghetti allo scoglio. It was kind of pricey so I only ate here a few times.

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    “I visited on many evenings while studying abroad in Rome and the food and service was always great!”

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    Su e Giu Cucina Romana

    Su e Giu Cucina Romana

    4.6(238 reviews)
    0.1 km•Prati
    •€€

    I wanted something local, authentic, and no frills for my birthday dinner in Rome and found this…read moreplace with countless positive reviews. We made a reservation online, arrived about 20 minutes early, and they gladly sat us right down. While we were there we noticed plenty of locals eating, chatting with the servers in Italian, and having a blast, which is always a green flag. The menu leans traditional Roman; extensive, with plenty of pasta, meats, and fish. The supplì classico and the cacio e pepe one were both phenomenal. We also had the all'amatriciana and carbonara, and both were divine. After a week traveling through Europe, my husband said this was his favorite meal and restaurant of the trip. It was a top one for me too. We also ordered the oxtail; delicious, but I'm not sure I'd get it again since you get two pieces that are mostly bone. I know that's just how oxtail is, but I was expecting a little more. The panna cotta for dessert was a great choice too. Service was fine, nothing to write home about, but honestly I appreciated how rough around the edges it was. They kept it real; don't come expecting fancy restaurant service. This is a place you go to for authentic food and flavors. We sat outside on the sidewalk, great for people watching, though they had plenty of space inside and even multiple floors. Oh, and the house wine was delicious and a great deal. Our entire meal only came to €70, the cheapest dinner we had in Italy. Definitely try it if you're in Rome.

    Review # 1200 After…read moresome shopping on the Via cola Di Riemzo, we were ready for lunch. This spot was a Yelp find. We arrived just before they opened at 12:30. We asked for a table outside and the kind lady asked us if we had a reservation (oh oh). We didn't. No problem as we took our pick of one of the tables. Two levels inside with a small Bar in the back. Before we knew it, outside seating was full and inside also filled up-a good sign. We ordered a liter (ended up being too much but when in Rome...) of their house Red and enjoyed it. For starters, we ordered the Fried Artichokes (thick breading and will order the Roman style with garlic/vinegar next time), fried Zucchini and Suppli-Cacio Pepe. The Suppli was delicious and was enjoyed the most. For main, it was Pasta Carbonara (Guanciale )-Proper carbonara and the streak of not having a bad version of this dish in Rome continues. The sliced Beef with mushrooms was also delicious -super tender and thin pieces of beef (medium rare as requested). We asked if the Tiramisu was house-made. Our server answered, "yes, and I am the one who makes it." How could we not order after that?! One of the best Tiramisus we've had. Perfect balance of coffee dipped lady fingers with cream-delicious! Our Server was kind, attentive and full of hustle -she was covering a lot of ground. Don't miss this Gem if you are in the Prati district.

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    Trattoria da Alfredo e Ada - Classic Lasagna

    Trattoria da Alfredo e Ada

    4.6(115 reviews)
    0.9 km•Centro Storico
    •€€

    Back in 2018, I visited Alfredo e Ada for the first time, and eight years later, I finally made my…read moreway back and I am so happy that it hasn't changed a single bit. It's intimate, cozy authentic Italian charm. The staff here are wonderfully kind and welcoming, making an already memorable meal feel even more special. Show up right at opening if you want to secure a table immediately, as this local treasure fills up incredibly fast! We started with the artichoke, which was quite possibly the best artichoke I've ever tasted in my life. Ubelievably tender and served bathed in rich olive oil that elevated every single bite. The Amatriciana was my personal favorite dish of the night, featuring a rich red sauce packed with a subtle kick of heat and finished with a generous dusting of fresh Parmesan. The stuffed chicken was remarkably tender, juicy, and wonderfully seasoned with delicate flavors that don't overpower. Lastly, the lasagna was everything a classic lasagna should be: wonderfully cheesy and deeply comforting, yet light enough that it doesn't weigh you down. Easily one of my favorite dining spots in all of Europe. I already can't wait for the day I get to return again!

    I cannot say enough good things about this place! First, the menu is always handwritten, with only…read morea few tables inside and outside. We got there early and were able to grab a table outside. It is located on a quieter street which was really perfect for a calm dinner. The staff were really friendly and the house wine was delicious. I got the ravioli with eggplant and tomatoes and my husband got the Amatriciana pasta. We were both really happy with our meals! I highly recommend this restaurant!

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    Borghiciana Pastificio Artigianale - Interior

    Borghiciana Pastificio Artigianale

    4.7(61 reviews)
    0.7 km•Prati

    Yes, it's worth the wait if you go there early. We stood in line at 12:30 on a weekday, as in,…read morelunchtime. We were 2nd in line and waited about 30 minutes. I would wait longer. I had possibly the most amazing chick food pasta a girl could imagine. Girls know what girl food is. The pasta in Italy is just better -obviously. But then put all sorts of girl flavors on it like Lemon and Orange, just lightly enough, zest with a small hint of cheese-..... omgosh. Yes, yes, and yes. Need my hubs to replicate at home. He is going to be busy trying to perfect this. Tagliatelle with orange and lemon parmesan. This was it. It was the best. Everything else we ordered was amazing as well. Wait outside. They don't have a sign telling you to wait, no server telling you to wait. You wait out there, wondering if you're in the right place, but then people stand behind you and you're like - oh! I'm here. This is the place. There are possibly 4 tables inside. It's small. I read about them being rude- we did not have that problem. In fact, they made a mistake and we kindly let them know we ordered something else- they corrected it and were nice about it.

    Pasta Heaven. Very small spot not too far from the Vatican and even closer to the Castel…read moreSant'Angelo. We were super lucky that we didn't have to wait too long to get a table and we were sat instantly. They can only seat about 18 total. Both pastas were just absolutely amazing. The wine recommendation to match was equally great. Very reasonable priced. Really nice staff. Very much a self sufficient spot. Loved it and would recommend. The tiramisu had me in love all over again

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